Images from Exercise Talisman Saber
Cameron Watt fom Townsville Billabong Sanctuary brought along three animals to RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talsiman Saber 2007. Bruce the crocodile, Caleb the snake, and Magic the possum entertained both American and Australian personnel.

(Date uploaded: 11 July - 09 images)
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Images from Exercise Talisman Saber
Lance Corporal Mick Ayres, 27, from Melbourne-based 5/6 Royal Victorian Regiment flies from the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in a Royal Australian Air Force Caribou. Reservists from 4 Brigade and 5 Brigade provided rear security for an American logistics battalion during Talisman Saber 07.

(Date uploaded: 03 July - 14 images)
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Joint Rapid Airfield Construction project lifts off
A team of Australian and United States military engineers have successfully built an air strip in less than four weeks capable of taking the giant C-17 Globemaster aircraft at BFTA.

(Date uploaded: 03 July - 07 images)
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USS Kittyhawk during Exercise Talisman Saber
Aircraft of United States Navy Air Wing 5 on board the USS Kittyhawk, are taking part in the live fire exercise during Talisman Saber 07. This visit by the USS Kittyhawk marks the last deployment of the vessel to Australia, before she is decommissioned at years end.

(Date uploaded: 02 July - 06 images)
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Defence Minister visits Exercise Talisman Saber
Minister for Defence the Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson MP is briefed by staff at the new Joint Combined Training Capability centre in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

(Date uploaded: 28 June - 09 images)
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Images from Exercise Talisman Saber
The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and U S Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 28 June - 15 images)
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Images from Exercise Talisman Saber
United States Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant Steven Tucci and Gunnery Sergeant Michael Valenti prepare to ambush an approaching convoy with a Javelin missle launcher.

(Date uploaded: 27 June - 12 images)
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Mission planning during Exercise Talisman Saber
Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 26 June - 02 images)
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Shoalwater Bay Training
The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 26 June - 10 images)
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Images from Exercise Talisman Saber
Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 26 June - 13 images)
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World War Two veterans visit RAAF Base Townsville
Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 26 June - 13 images)
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Peter Lindsay addresses troops at Exercise Talisman Saber
The Australian Defence Force has announced a new initiative to recruit health care professionals into the Reserves during a visit to Exercise Talisman Saber. The initiative will provide access to the skills of civilian Professionals and provide growth in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps.

(Date uploaded: 25 June - 09 images)
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HMAS Tobruk during Exercise Talisman Saber
The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 25 June - 08 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla at Exercise Talisman Saber
The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and U S Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 25 June - 08 images)
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Air-to-air refueling at Exercise Talisman Saber
Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 22 June - 06 images)
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USS Juneau flight deck operations
Thrusting inland, Australian components of the amphibious assault force begin the long journey from Sabina Point into the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber.

(Date uploaded: 22 June - 07 images)
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Freshwater beach assault at Exercise Talisman Saber
The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 22 June - 07 images)
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Air Medical Evacuation simulation
Thrusting inland, Australian components of the amphibious assault force begin the long journey from Sabina Point into the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber.

(Date uploaded: 21 June - 06 images)
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Parachute drop at Exercise Talisman Saber
The Talisman Sabre series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 21 June - 03 images)
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Beach landing at Exercise Talisman Saber
Thrusting inland, Australian components of the amphibious assault force begin the long journey from Sabina Point into the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber.

(Date uploaded: 21 June - 05 images)
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HMAS Tobruk at Exercise Talisman Saber
The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 21 June - 06 images)
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Joint Rapid Airfield Construction exercise
The Joint Rapid Airfield Construction (JRAC) exercise is taking place at the Bradshaw Field Training Area as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 07. The Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) is 8700 square kilometres in size, 12 times the size of Singapore and 600km south-east of Darwin.

(Date uploaded: 20 June - 08 images)
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Air Operations Centre
The Air Operations Centre (AOC) is a construct that allows the designated Air Component Commander to plan, control and execute air operations on behalf of a Joint Force Commander. It is a weapon system consisting of processes, procedures, systems, infrastructure and personnel brought together in five divisions. These divisions are: Strategy, Air Combat Plans, Air Combat Operations, Information Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Air Mobility.

(Date uploaded: 20 June - 03 images)
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HMAS Manoora at Exercise Talisman Saber
The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and U S Forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 19 June - 07 images)
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Amphibious training with US Marines
Australian troops from the 20th Surveillance and Target Acquisition Regiment (20 STA REGT), have conducted familiarisation training with US Marines and their AAV-7s, commonly known as Amtracks, from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, at the Shoalwater Bay training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber 07.

(Date uploaded: 18 June - 05 images)
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Air-to-air refueling at Exercise Talisman Saber
Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 18 June - 05 images)
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Day three at Exercise Talisman Saber
The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 15 June - 06 images)
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Forces in readiness for Exercise Talisman Saber
The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 14 June - 05 images)
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Fueling the force for Exercise Talisman Saber
Personnel from the 9th Petroleum Platoon provide fuel support for Exercise Talisman Saber 07. As part of the 10th Force Support Battalion, the petroleum operators from Lavarack Barracks Townsville maintain force readiness by performing standard and hot refuels for Australian and US vehicles and helicopters.

(Date uploaded: 14 June - 07 images)
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Exercise Talisman Saber - Black Hawks move in
S-70 Black Hawks of 171st Aviation Squadron are playing an important role on Exercise Talisman Saber 07. Providing critical Airborne Medical Evacuation (AME) capabilities to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, the Black Hawks are maintained in a constant state of readiness by squadron mechanics and refuelers from 10 Force Support Battalion.

(Date uploaded: 14 June - 03 images)
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Army Black Hawks at Exercise Talisman Saber
S-70 Black Hawks of 171 Aviation Squadron are playing an important role on exercise Talisman Saber 07. Providing critical Airborne Medical Evacuation (AME) capabilities to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, the Black Hawks are maintained in a constant state of readiness by squadron mechanics and refuelers from 10 Force Support Battalion.

(Date uploaded: 13 June - 06 images)
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HMAS Manoora ready for Exercise Talisman Saber
A toxic hazard exercise in progress on HMAS Manoora, with smoke to simulate gas in the AFT troops mess. The exercise is in preparation for Exercise Talisman Saber.

(Date uploaded: 13 June - 05 images)
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Exercise Sea Lion - HMAS Tobruk
HMAS Tobruk conducts Amphibious Operations during Exercise Sea Lion.

(Date uploaded: 13 June - 07 images)
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HMAS Tobruk and Manoora in Townsville
Lance Corporal Dale Weber guides an Army Land Rover as HMAS Tobruk unloads vehicles taken on during Exercise Sea.

(Date uploaded: 13 June - 04 images)
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HMAS Manoora in preparation for Exercise Talisman Saber
The Talisman Saber series of exercises are conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 12 June - 05 images)
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HMAS Tobruk on Exercise Sea Lion
Exercise Sea Lion is the lead-in exercise for the Talisman Saber series of exercises, conducted biennially in Australia with the United States. Talisman Saber 2007 is designed to train Australian and US Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and interoperability.

(Date uploaded: 06 June - 18 images)
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